Carrot Sticks with Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) or 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons tahini (make sure it’s unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons water (or more, if needed)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them thoroughly. If you’ve cooked your own chickpeas, ensure they are tender and well-drained.
2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Add ground cumin and black pepper to taste, if using. Blend again to incorporate.
4. Serve carrot sticks with hummus for dipping.

Nutrition:

• Serving per Recipe: 1
• Serving size: 1 cup carrot sticks with ¼ cup hummus
• Calories: 150; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Trans Fat: 0g; Sodium: 50mg; Total Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugars: 8g; Protein: 4g